Research Nurse

Fortrea; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization in Leeds is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to join their team. The role involves providing high-quality nursing diagnosis and care while participating in groundbreaking drug development and clinical trials. Candidates should possess a nursing degree and be registered with NMC. This position offers substantial training opportunities and a chance to significantly impact patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive training program

Enhanced compensation for weekends

Medical insurance

Qualifications

• Completed nursing studies and registered with NMC.
• Hands-on patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Experience with Electronic Data Capture tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing diagnosis and care.
• Document adverse events and participant well-being.
• Obtain informed consent from participants.
• Administer investigational compounds and perform study-related procedures.

Skills

Clinical Research

Data Collection

Clinical Trials

Nursing

Phlebotomy

Education

Nursing degree

NMC registered

Tools

Electronic Data Capture tools

Job description

One of the best training programs in the industry. Salary with a higher starting point than NHS Band 5. Enhanced compensation or flexi time for weekend twilight and night shifts. Full-time permanent. 37 hours per week. Life accidental death  & disability income protection insurance pension medical insurance.

Did you ever think you could use your nursing skills to help make a new drug safer for patients

If you are looking to expand your nursing career options outside the NHS and are a band 5 or recently registered Nurse why not explore a career as a Clinical Research Nurse

Make a direct impact on patient care by contributing to the development of new medical treatments.

Join Fortreas Clinical Development team at our state-of-the‑art Early Clinical Research Clinic in Drapers Yard Leeds. Our 65000 ft 100 beds clinic (7 minutes walking from the train station) is the place where life‑saving medicines begin their journey.

WHO YOU ARE

• You have recently completed your nursing studies
• NMC registered
• Ideally have some hands‑on patient care experience in a hospital setting in a fast‑paced ward (i.e. A&E ICU etc.)

A plus : previous experience with Electronic Data Capture tools

A career in Clinical Research : from the hospital ward to the world.

As part of the Fortrea team you will work with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies at a vital stage of clinical development: determining the safety tolerability and pharmacokinetics of new drugs.

Your nursing skills will be crucial in ensuring the care and monitoring of participants during clinical trials and upholding the ethical conduct of the study. You will :

• Maintain a close face‑to‑face relationship with participants while growing your clinical skills.
• Engage with cutting‑edge medical technologies and witness the development of life‑saving treatments firsthand.

When a drug you've worked with is approved you'll know you've touched lives around the world.

ON A NORMAL DAY YOU WILL

Learn. And grow. No two days will be the same; and this is because you will be exposed to a wide variety of therapeutic indications and study designs (ascending dose first‑in‑human food effect drug to drug interactions etc.) And regardless of your projects every day you will :

• Provide high‑quality nursing diagnosis and care and use your clinical judgment to respond to emergencies
• Based on your nursing assessment skills observe participant well‑being. Act upon and document adverse events.
• Obtain Informed Consent and educate participants about study procedures
• Administer investigational compounds including parenteral medications
• Perform study related procedures such as cannulation telemetry holters vital signs ECGs venipuncture and more.
• Collect and process biological samples according to the study protocol and Standard Operating Procedures
• Recording data promptly and accurately into electronic systems and Case Report Forms.

WHY FORTREA

We are known in the industry for our unique training programme in both clinical trials and nursing so your skills always remain competent.

But what sets us apart is that Fortrea Drapers Yard Research Unit is built to handle the full complexity of clinical studies offering unmatched opportunities for nurses to grow in seniority or explore international roles in project management start‑up or training.

Apply now and let's discover new medicines together!

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Key Skills

Clinical Research,FDA Regulations,Data Collection,GCP,Infusion Experience,Phlebotomy,Clinical Trials,Pediatrics Experience,Qualitative Research Interviewing,Research Experience,Nursing,Epic

Employment Type : Full‑Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1